Peter COLLIER b 1866 and Mary Jane BoydellMy Great Grandfather Peter, a Wine and Spirits merchant in Leigh is said to have been a man of some importance yet I know almost nothing about him. I do know that he went into business with Richard Green and they ran a business together including a bottling plant but I can find nothing of detail on the web and I live in Glasgow, a long way from Leigh. Can anyone help me with information please or references?
Thank you,
Jay

Prospect House, LeighAt least two members of the Collier family, Eustace and Lily born in the 1890s, list their place of residence as PROSPECT HOUSE, Leigh. I know the building has changed purpose many times in the course of its life but when was it ever a place to live rather than work and would this have been a likely residence in the early 1900s?
Thank you,
Jay

Ellen BARTON died 1859Ellen Barton of Welch Hill was a child buried in unmarked family grave 13k64 in Leigh cemetery with members of my family, William Johnson, Aspinall, Kniveton etc. The name Ellen Barton is unknown to me in the family. A grandchild perhaps? William was a boatman married to Ann ASPINALL in a non-conformist marriage.

William Johnson, boatman b 1828 d 1867My 2nd ggfather William JOHNSON died quite young at 39 and I wonder if this was related to his job as a boatman. He has been hard to find in censuses probably because of the nature of the job but I know nothing much other than his birth, non-conformist marriage to Ann ASPINALL and death date when residing in Jones Square. Can anyone help with the censuses or additional information please? Death 21/06/1859. Communal grave 13k64 in Leigh cemetery.
Thank you,
Jay

William JOHNSON family of LeighLooking for any information about the William JOHNSON of 1891 who was married to Lily COLLIER and any of their ancestors. I have William's father as William and also his father as William, all of Leigh. Does anyone know exactly where William died in 1945? He was the grandfather I never met. Thank you, J

Lily Collier and Eustace Collier born 1890sLooking for contact details or knowledge of anyone connected to this branch of the Collier family. Lily born 1892 was my grandma and Eustace born 1897, my great-uncle. Lily died in 1961 I believe. Her siblings may be able to provide me with some help in understanding my tree. I have many questions. Please help if you can. Jay

RawlinsonI am trying to fill in some gaps, as follows... In 1728 John (??) Rawlinson married Martha Berry at t Mary the Virgin Church Leigh Lancs. Details say Martha was from Boden (?? in Cheshire). In 1790 Martha Rawlinson married Henry Cowburn at the same Church. In 1812 Ellen Cowburn was born father's name given as Henry. What I would Like to find is a connection between these. I.e. was there a son of the 1728 marriage who eventually ties in with Ellen Cowburn. Any help much appreciated.

Peter SmithI am searching for my cousin Peter Smith, son of Vincent and Ann Smith who owned a little bakery in Tyldesley in the 1970's. Peter would be in his 60's now and I have not been in contact since the early 70's. Carol.

robert hurst 1915my father was born in leigh lancashire in 1915 his name was robert hurst his father was called roger and had died before 1949 that infomation came from my fathers wedding certificate i have only found one roger that fits and it turned out that he was definately the wrong one i think my father was the youngest of 3 sons so does anyone have a lost relative called robert hurst as he left home and never went back any help would be appreciated as i am well and truly stuck
thank you sheila

SheeleyTrying to trace Sheeley family, originally from Co.Galway, then Leigh Lancashire, Joseph Sheeley married Bridgit Rabbitt in 1902 in Leigh, Bridgit's father was Michael Rabbitt born 1854 Galway. Joseph and Bridgit had three children Joseph (1904) Catherine (1909) and Michael (1913) all born Leigh. Any help much appreciated.

Waterworth Family Wilkinson Street LeighI am researching Joseph and Sarah (OWENS) WATERWORTH and their family who in 1906 were living at 1 Wilkinson Street, Leigh. I would love to be able to find a photograph of the house or nearby houses. Prior to that address they were living in Lower Hall according to the 1901 census. Could someone tell me what Lower Hall might be ...is it an area or a house and how to get a picture. Yours in hope...Jenny in Australia

Mills FamilyI am trying to find out more information on the family of a James Cheshire Mills (b 1857, Staffs) who lived in Chapel Street Leigh with his wife Ellen Boydell and 3 children Alice Marion, Matthew Henry and Thomas Boydell. In 1901 they also shared there house with a Harry C Hilton who is recorded in the census as a cousin (age 16) and Fanny Shenton a domestic servant (age 22).
I believe James was a Clerk in an Iron Foundry.
If anybody knows any more information about any of these people or can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.

skeatsLooking for any skeats of Leigh,Tyldesley and Atherton areas.
I have gone back to Robert skeat b.1806 married to Rachael Ward b.1806. Their son was William Skeat b.1837 and he married Mary Shuttleworth b.1845. I think Marys father was also a Robert.

peter joseph kenyonlooking for any information of a peter joseph kenyon born leigh lancs on 1st july 1933

BIRCHALL EllenI am looking for information on the Birchall family. Ellen Birchall married John Edwin Knight in 1899 at St joseph's Church in Leigh. They had 5 children John Ellis 1900, William 1906, Elizabeth Ellen 1908, Walter (not sure when born) and Thomas Henry 1912. John Edwin's parent's were John and Elizabeth Knight and Ellen's parents were James and Ellen Birchall. John Edwin and Ellen lived in the Bedford area of Leigh. Any information on the above people would be fantastic. Thank You.

Aldred or DickinsonTrying to find any details of the above names Sarah Aldred born c1895 or Thomas Dickinson born c1895 they maried in Leigh in 1911. Both born in Leigh.
Thank you

Thomas SmithThomas Smith owned, jointly with Gamble and Jones, Welch Mill & Brookside Mill, lived in 'The Kirk Hall' which later became the Labour Club in Abbey Street. He had 2 marriages to Jane Hall, and Harriet Calland, and they had about 9 children between them. Does any one have any information or photos of this family,or the Kirk Hall? I understand that Thomas was quite influential in the local community, as were his sons, who became counsellors, and Aldermen.

Crompton, RichardLooking for any information(parents?) on Richard Crompton born Leigh c1834.
Married Elizabeth Edgely b Manchester 1839
Also lived in Dukinfield, Cheshire

MELCHEZEDEK WILCOCKMelchezedek WILCOCK and Melchezedek CLOSE both living in Leigh on 1871 cencus.
Both families connected through Jennet/Janet and Sarah Jane PORTEUS/PORTEOUS.Willing to share info.

Muskett Family - LeighI have ancestors who were farmers in Bedford area of Leigh and in Culcheth prior to 1850. Does any one have any clues as to what farms they may have worked? I know that James Muskett had Parsonage farm from Lord Lilford but he is not my direct ancestor although he must be related.

gladys sumnerhi im looking for relatives of gladys sumner,born in 1892-93 in plank lane.was wondering what became of her,her parents were thomas and nancy sumner.she later moved to bickershaw street.she had about 8 siblings,including twin sisters.

LILFORD MILLMy father worked at Lilford Cotton Mill - does anyone have any information about this mill? I presume it no longer exists!

Kelsall DootsonLooking for the family of Elizabeth Kelsall. My grandfather was James Henry Riddick Dootson on 1901 census he is down as the son of Elizabeth Kelsall, I dont know if she had him before she married or if she had been married twice.James Dootson went on to marry Lily Parkes in 1910.any help would be appreciated. Glenda

YATES & HINDLEYI am interested in the Yates and Hindley Families who lived in Leigh

HOPE,MASSEY,FAZACKERLEYLooking for anyone who is related to Elizabeth Ann Fazackerley nee Hope. She lived at 5 Maple Cres, Leigh. She died 1946. She had children: Edward, Charles, Vera, Dennis and Brenda.
Thanks
Helen

Gores of LeighDoes anyone have photos of Gores' grocers/butchers'shops in Plank Lane, or of William Gore, who served on Leigh and Abram Councils c 1880-1916? PLEASE Get in touch if so.

John ETTOCK b abt 1791Searching for information about John ETTOCK, born in Chowbent, nr Leigh and Atherton, Lancs. Later moved to Manchester and married Margaret LAWLESS (b abt 1787) in 1819.

RitsonLooking for John Samuel Ritson DoB early 1900's, his parents and any family

Looking for ShuttleworthsLooking for anyone researching the Shuttleworths and Urmstons of Bedford, Leigh. Sandypool was the home of the Shuttleworths. Hope to hear from others researching this area.

cocker/drittleri am trying to find the cocker family,john henry cocker married elizabeth surname unknown.they had a daughter annie sarah.annie sarah was born in leigh 1893 but unsure where they lived.john henry had mill (maybe textile?).mother and daughter moved to southport after death of john.where annie married john leonard drittler they had three children herman fletcher,john fletcher and ashton fletcher the last one being my dad.any infomation would be welcomed.

Parrs of Westleigh, LancashireI'm the son of Richard (b.1941), grandson of Joseph (b. approx 1910), maternal grandon of Harry Johnson (b. approx 1910). Married to Yvonne Croston, daughter of John Milne, and Sybil Hilton.

Shopkeepers in LeighBoth sets of my paternal grandparents lived in Leigh, Lancs. at the turn of the last century. Both great grandfathers had shops in Leigh. William HODGSON at 30 Market Street ran a Draper shop and Esau WILKINSON had a photography studio at 29 Gordon Street. I am of course interested to know any and all about them. Pictures or news accounts, census , etc would be most welcome. It would be thrilling to hear from anyone with knowledge of either HODGSON or WILKINSON s.

Hunter/Hunt/GreenallI am searching for info. on Thomas Hunter married to Elizabeth (Hunt) Hunter. Children Elizabeth (Annie) (Greenall) Hunter, born Ince, Martha, Margaret, Jane, James, Thomas and John. Annie was my great-grandmother who emigrated to USA in 1910. Am researching to pass down to my children and grandchildren, ANY info. would be appreciated. Thomas was born in Shevington. Thank you so much.

Lee familyLooking for info on the Lee Family from Bedford Leigh. John Lee, head c1793. Margaret, wife, c1803. Children - William c1827. Fredrick c1832. Robert c1839. Margaret c1837. Lucy 1843.

Blears/YatesMY grandfaher John Blears born 1870 in Leigh Lancashire married Margaret Yates born 1874. His father also John born 1831 married Sarah France born 1829 at Leigh in 1850 they had seven children and I believed they adopted 2 of his brothers children probably because they were orphaned anyone got these names in their tree

Webster family of LeighWilfred Webster b.1915 was thought to be in the navy and also a cabinet maker. In 1935 approx he married Margaret ??? and were living in Leigh at 1 Prescott Street in 1944.
Wilfred's father, EDWARD was also born in Leigh in abt 1890 and was shown as a colliery blacksmith in the 1901.
I am looking to find family descendants of Wilfred and Margaret please as we believe they had a son.

Mary Jane PlantMary Jane Plant born in Abram (Ince) Lancs c1892 - later moved to Leigh, Lancs. I am looking for some information on my paternal grandmother, Mary Jane Plant, who married Sydney Priddey around 1933/4ish and later moved to Leigh. (She had previously been married to Tom(?) Bradshaw, who died in WW1, and had Jessie, who died when she was 12.) In the 1901 census, she is living at 186 Warrington Rd, Leigh with her widowed father Joseph Plant, age 41, a miner born in Salop; and siblings Thomas (16), Eliza (13), and Sarah E (10). We think that Mary Jane's mother died in childbirth whilst having her, so that would be about 1892.
Any information would be gratefully received.
Thanks!
Heather

William Aldridge & Esther ChadwickI am trying to find the ancestors of William Aldridge and Esther Chadwick (my great grandparents), who were living at 9 Wesley Street, Tyldesley, Leigh in the 1901 census, with their children Annie and Frank (Emma, Maggie, Alice, Ethel, Elsie, Jack and Esther folowed in subsequent years) and William's much older sister Hannah Sutton, a widow.
Esther Chadwick's parents were Richard and Jane, and are listed in the 1881 census as being at 3 Alexander St, Tyldesley, Leigh with their children Alice, Emma, Charles and Esther.
I am struggling to find a Leigh (or nearby)William Aldridge in the 1881 census, but he may have been born in another area.
Two possible Chadwick marriages between a Richard and a Jane are listed in 1860 - one was to a Jane Addison in Salford and the other to a Jane Stubbins in Accrington. I don't know if either of these is the right one.
I would welcome any contact about these families. Thanks!
Heather

Haspells' of leigh.Any info on the Haspell Family of Leigh (originated in Cheshire), however small will be greatfully appreciated.

Hampson's of Bedford, Leigh, LancsJames Hampson b 1824 and family was living in Duckingfield Street, Bedford, Leigh during the 1851 and 1861 census.
James and Ellen had the following children..Abraham 1844..Henry 1847..Mary Jane 1850..Rachel 1852..Wright 1855..Hannah 1856..Paul 1861..James 1864..Albert 1870..
The family moved from Leigh to Bradford, Manchester in 1870.

lingardDoes anyone know where the street name lingard in Leigh lancashire came from? I am looking for any decendents of Lingard in Leigh. Our family name was lingard but was changed to Baxter in 1845.

Isabel and Sam DickinsonSeeking to contact the descendants of Isabel (Dot) and Sam Dickinson who lived at 30 Brewery Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, in 1962. Dot was the daughter of an Isabel Best. According to a letter from a cousin of my grandmother written in 1962, Isabel is a descendant of the Best family of the Newry, N. Ireland, area. My g-g-grandmother was Margaret Best, daughter of Soloman Best and Isabella Henning. Margaret emigrated to London, Ontario, Canada, where she married John William Lester in 1855. Isabel and Sam had 4 daughters, the eldest with a BA in music. The other 3 were trained as nurses. I wish to pursue the Best family genealogy of the Newry area with the Dickinson descendants. Any assistance would be appreciated.

HITCHEN CLEMENTSresearching for charles dickens usa.looking for residents of ellesmere street Liegh, associated with Edwin Hitchen,mrs H A Clements,also Harry clements who worked in the coop,circa 1931,thankyou for any help in this matter regards john sunny DEAL KENT

Boardman of Bedford LeighMy great grandmother Elizabeth BOARDMAN (b.12 Jan 1858) was born in Bedford Leigh. When she was 13 (1871 census) she was already working as a domestic servant for a family called PARTINGTON in Pennington. In 1881 she was still there but this time with a daughter Emma BOARDMAN aged 7. In 1891, Emma appears to have taken the Partington surname and changed to Emily but I can't find any trace of her from then. Elizabeth went on to marry my great grandfather John JONES in 1893. Has anyone got links with these families?

Any information regarding following personsIris Lily Thurlow born 1917 in Leigh Lancs to James Thurlow and Lily Thurlow nee Johnson. Captain Richard Hockley Knight legal guardian until 1933 when adopted by Northeast family.

Any details of Leake Family membersI am trying to find details of family members who lived in Leigh and atherton who all have the name of Leake, Alfred Leake was married to Edith Matthews she was born in anglesea and although we have some informationfrom the census we live in norfolk and cannot get to lancashire to come and do some local fact finding any help would be gratefully received.

Clayton in Leigh, LancashireSearching for descendants/relatives of the Clayton family who lived at 26 Navigation Street Leigh, Lancashire in 1901. From the census, this was:
William Clayton bc. 1808 Holland (English); his wife Mary Clayton bc. 1837 Leigh; his daughter Edith Emma Clayton bc. 1880 Leigh; John Clayton, grandson bc. 1889 Leigh; Mary Clayton, Granddau, bc. 1881 Leigh; William Clayton, Grandson, bc. 1895 Leigh; Emmanuel Law, Son-in-law, bc. 1866, a Coal Dataller, Heckmondwike Yorks (from the 1881 census, he might be fibbing about this age); Ellen Law, his daughter, bc. 1871 Leigh, and Herbert Law, Grandson, bc. 1891 Leigh.
Particularly any descendants of William Clayton b. 1895, a miner, who fought in WW1 and returned home. In 1920, he was living at 7 Arthur Street. Navigation Street was the next-door street - both streets off Twist Lane but Navigation St no longer exists.

Christopher ShuttleworthLooking for any info on the parents of Christopher Shuttleworth born circa 1785, married Elizabeth Hampson in St. Mary the Virgin Church in Leigh in 1802.

SandypoolLooking for anyone with info on the Shuttleworths who at one time owned Sandypool, circa 1292 to 1715. They married into the Urmston Family and also had the Westleigh property. Richard Shuttleworth married Francis Urmston.

James ShuttleworthI am looking for information about James Shuttleworth born Leigh abt 1845/6 son of Henry Shuttleworth. He married Sarah Jackson daughter of Richard and Martha Jackson on February 27th 1869.

STYRRUP FAMILYLooking for relatives of Ann Styrrup born about 1784 married Robert Rose, then Joseph Pennington, then James Hodson all of Leigh or surrounds. She went to Australia and died there sometime after 1831.

Wyatt FamilyLooking for any relatives of Wyatt family from late 1800. Joseph and Ann Wyatt, had nine children. Lived at the Queens Arms in 1881.

William Beck Parkinsonlooking for any relatives of the above. He was born in lancaster but moved to leigh with his son John where he married Selina Lunn in 1901. He lived at one time in Holt St. where one of his childred Francis was born. Both his sisters Mary and emmacame from Lancaster but lived in Tyldesley. does any one have any connections?

Cavendish St Off Kirkhall Lane, LeighThe Boreham family lived at 13 Cavendish St. One daughter Violet married James Owen Conway and they lived at 16, Kirkhall Lane 1922 to 1925 where their sons James Owen and Brian were born 1923 - 1924. Miriam and Florrie Boreham sisters to Violet wereSunday School helpers at Leigh Baptist Church for many years. Anyone remember them?

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